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Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni - Letter From Paris - ForbesNatasha Fraser-Cavassoni's stories. Letter From Paris: With a keen eye on luxury, I cover fashion, lifestyle and film.http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/3c4ea28737ec517437973e48c2666752?s=400&amp;d=http%3A%2F%2F1.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D400&amp;r=Ghttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/26/jeanne-b-new-bistro-doubling-as-organic-take-out-deli-open-77/
Jeanne B: New Bistro Doubling As Organic Take-Out DeliJeanne B - open 7/7 - bistro and deli How many times have you arrived in Paris on Sunday and felt privately annoyed? True, you may be in the most beautiful capital in the world but your favourite restaurants are closed yet jetlag is making you crave unpretentious, tasty French food. [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/26/jeanne-b-new-bistro-doubling-as-organic-take-out-deli-open-77/Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:21:32 -0400Jeanne B - open 7/7 - bistro and deli How many times have you arrived in Paris on Sunday and felt privately annoyed? True, you may be in the most beautiful capital in the world but your favourite restaurants are closed yet jetlag is making you crave unpretentious, tasty French food. [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/22/must-see-exhibition-renate-grafs-carnet-de-voyage-at-pierre-passebons-galerie-du-passage/
Hip Photographic Exhibition - Renate Graf's Carnet de Voyage At Pierre Passebon's Galerie du Passage&nbsp; Anselm Kiefer in Barjac photographed by Renate Graf Pierre Passebon’s Galerie du Passage is known for exhibiting innovative talents like David Lynch, Lynn Davis and Karl Lagerfeld. Last week, he added photographer Renate Graf to the equation whose show 'Carnet de Voyage' has almost sold out. The twelve black and [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/22/must-see-exhibition-renate-grafs-carnet-de-voyage-at-pierre-passebons-galerie-du-passage/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:07:25 -0400&nbsp; Anselm Kiefer in Barjac photographed by Renate Graf Pierre Passebon’s Galerie du Passage is known for exhibiting innovative talents like David Lynch, Lynn Davis and Karl Lagerfeld. Last week, he added photographer Renate Graf to the equation whose show 'Carnet de Voyage' has almost sold out. The twelve black and [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/19/at-iron-man-3-press-conference-in-paris-gwyneth-paltrow-wears-barbara-casasola-jumpsuit/
At Iron Man 3's Press Conference, Gwyneth Paltrow Wears Barbara Casasola Jumpsuit&nbsp; Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Barbara Casasola, the Italian-born designer Like the title of her latest cookbook “It’s all Good” when Gwyneth Paltrow decides to wear an upcoming fashion talent because she wears the clothes with authority and puts them on the map. At the Iron Man 3's press conference in Paris, the [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/19/at-iron-man-3-press-conference-in-paris-gwyneth-paltrow-wears-barbara-casasola-jumpsuit/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:11:28 -0400&nbsp; Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Barbara Casasola, the Italian-born designer Like the title of her latest cookbook “It’s all Good” when Gwyneth Paltrow decides to wear an upcoming fashion talent because she wears the clothes with authority and puts them on the map. At the Iron Man 3's press conference in Paris, the [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/18/christian-lacroix-makes-his-fashion-comeback-with-schiaparelli/
Christian Lacroix Makes His Fashion Comeback Via House of SchiaparelliThis July, Christian Lacroix will be back, during Paris's couture season. After a four-year hiatus, the much-missed French fashion designer is creating a capsule collection for the house of Schiaparelli. The 15 unique pieces will interpret his vision of Elsa ‘Schiap’ Schiaparelli – the fashion house’s late founder (1890 – [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/04/18/christian-lacroix-makes-his-fashion-comeback-with-schiaparelli/Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:45:04 -0400This July, Christian Lacroix will be back, during Paris's couture season. After a four-year hiatus, the much-missed French fashion designer is creating a capsule collection for the house of Schiaparelli. The 15 unique pieces will interpret his vision of Elsa ‘Schiap’ Schiaparelli – the fashion house’s late founder (1890 – [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/28/three-stylish-must-have-brands-spied-in-paris/
Denis Colomb, Italia Independent, Paul Andrew: Three Must Have Brands Making An Impact In Paris Long dress and &#039;lightening&#039; shawl by Denis Colomb Lifestyle &nbsp; Since Denis Colomb Lifestyle began in 2004, the subtle palette and superb quality of their scarves and shawls have appealed to the sophisticated traveller such as Haider Ackermann – the Paris-based fashion designer - to Carolina Irving – the NY-based textile expert [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/28/three-stylish-must-have-brands-spied-in-paris/Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:09:51 -0400 Long dress and &#039;lightening&#039; shawl by Denis Colomb Lifestyle &nbsp; Since Denis Colomb Lifestyle began in 2004, the subtle palette and superb quality of their scarves and shawls have appealed to the sophisticated traveller such as Haider Ackermann – the Paris-based fashion designer - to Carolina Irving – the NY-based textile expert [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/26/chanels-karl-lagerfeld-adds-fashion-magic-to-monacos-bal-de-la-rose/
Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld and Charlotte Casiraghi - Grace Kelly's Granddaughter - Brighten Up The Bal De La Rose, Monaco's Royal BallsCharlotte Casiraghi in Chanel couture and Gad Elmaleh at Monaco&#039;s Bal de la Rose &nbsp; Just as few can dispute Karl Lagerfeld’s role as fashion kingpin – last year, Chanel reported record-breaking sales - his enviable ties to Grace Kelly’s brood, namely Monaco’s royal family, continue. It’s no secret that both Caroline [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/26/chanels-karl-lagerfeld-adds-fashion-magic-to-monacos-bal-de-la-rose/Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:35:16 -0400sCharlotte Casiraghi in Chanel couture and Gad Elmaleh at Monaco&#039;s Bal de la Rose &nbsp; Just as few can dispute Karl Lagerfeld’s role as fashion kingpin – last year, Chanel reported record-breaking sales - his enviable ties to Grace Kelly’s brood, namely Monaco’s royal family, continue. It’s no secret that both Caroline [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/24/in-fashion-world-louis-vuittons-marc-jacobs-leads-pajama-wearing-posse/
In Fashion World, Louis Vuitton's Marc Jacobs Leads Pajama-Wearing PosseRaphaella Riboud &nbsp; Pajamas from Paris designed by Raphaella Riboud &nbsp; It’s official: pajamas have become the latest alternative to sweats. During the last ready-to-wear season, the designer Marc Jacobs confirmed this fashion predicament. After his acclaimed Vuitton show, he appeared in a pair of bright red wool pajamas; a collaboration with the Chapman [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/24/in-fashion-world-louis-vuittons-marc-jacobs-leads-pajama-wearing-posse/Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:20:14 -0400Raphaella Riboud &nbsp; Pajamas from Paris designed by Raphaella Riboud &nbsp; It’s official: pajamas have become the latest alternative to sweats. During the last ready-to-wear season, the designer Marc Jacobs confirmed this fashion predicament. After his acclaimed Vuitton show, he appeared in a pair of bright red wool pajamas; a collaboration with the Chapman [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/07/saint-laurents-hedi-slimane-the-fashion-worlds-latest-bad-boy/
Saint Laurent's Hedi Slimane - The Fashion World's Latest Bad Boy&nbsp; Saint Laurent&#039;s Fall Winter 2013 collection designed by Hedi Slimane During Paris’s fashion collections, Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane hit a bull’s eye for causing conflict, shock and being the most talked about designer of the season. True, apart from the International Herald Tribune’s critic Suzy Menkes who hailed and appreciated his [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/07/saint-laurents-hedi-slimane-the-fashion-worlds-latest-bad-boy/Thu, 7 Mar 2013 04:32:47 -0500&nbsp; Saint Laurent&#039;s Fall Winter 2013 collection designed by Hedi Slimane During Paris’s fashion collections, Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane hit a bull’s eye for causing conflict, shock and being the most talked about designer of the season. True, apart from the International Herald Tribune’s critic Suzy Menkes who hailed and appreciated his [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/05/roger-vivier-pre-launch-book-party-attended-by-style-icons-catherine-deneuve-and-tilda-swinton/
Style Icons Catherine Deneuve And Tilda Swinton Attend Roger Vivier Pre-launch Book Party Ines de la Fressange, Catherine Deneuve, Bruno Frisoni,Tilda Swinton and Kwai Lun-Mei at Roger Vivier Book party &nbsp; Officially, the Roger Vivier book is being published next month by Rizzoli. Eclectic and charged with charm, it includes iconic images by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, David Bailey as well as in-depth interviews with [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/03/05/roger-vivier-pre-launch-book-party-attended-by-style-icons-catherine-deneuve-and-tilda-swinton/Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:11:06 -0500 Ines de la Fressange, Catherine Deneuve, Bruno Frisoni,Tilda Swinton and Kwai Lun-Mei at Roger Vivier Book party &nbsp; Officially, the Roger Vivier book is being published next month by Rizzoli. Eclectic and charged with charm, it includes iconic images by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, David Bailey as well as in-depth interviews with [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/25/jennifer-lawrence-wins-oscar-wearing-dior-haute-couture-gown/
Hollywood Star Jennifer Lawrence Wins Oscar, Wearing Dior Haute Couture GownJennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture designed by Raf Simons. (Getty Images) &nbsp; At the 85th Academy Awards, Jennifer Lawrence transformed herself into a Parisian Prom Queen when she chose a strapless Dior Haute Couture dress. Her hair was pulled back into a soft, flattering chignon, Chopard’s diamond drop earrings were blinking [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/25/jennifer-lawrence-wins-oscar-wearing-dior-haute-couture-gown/Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:26:25 -0500Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture designed by Raf Simons. (Getty Images) &nbsp; At the 85th Academy Awards, Jennifer Lawrence transformed herself into a Parisian Prom Queen when she chose a strapless Dior Haute Couture dress. Her hair was pulled back into a soft, flattering chignon, Chopard’s diamond drop earrings were blinking [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/12/beyonce-wears-osman-to-the-2013-grammy-awards/
Beyoncé Wears Osman To The 2013 Grammy AwardsAt Sunday’s Grammy Awards, Beyoncé looked stunning in a black crepe jumpsuit by Osman, the London-based designer. Fashion forward as ever, the pop queen has joined the likes of Lady Gaga, Queen Rania of Jordan, Charlize Theron and Gwyneth Paltrow who are also Osman clients. Beyoncé wearing Osman at 2013 Grammy [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/12/beyonce-wears-osman-to-the-2013-grammy-awards/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:50:29 -0500At Sunday’s Grammy Awards, Beyoncé looked stunning in a black crepe jumpsuit by Osman, the London-based designer. Fashion forward as ever, the pop queen has joined the likes of Lady Gaga, Queen Rania of Jordan, Charlize Theron and Gwyneth Paltrow who are also Osman clients. Beyoncé wearing Osman at 2013 Grammy [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/12/the-ultimate-valentine-gift-for-the-sophisticated-spoilt-brat-a-moynat-tote-only-available-in-paris/
Best Valentine's Day Gift For The Sophisticated Sweetheart - A Moynat Tote Exclusive to ParisFor the Valentine of your dreams who has simply everything – buy a Moynat Quattro reversible tote bag. The major advantage being that it’s only available in Paris. And when the Fedex package arrives, she or he will be beyond impressed when ripping through the layers of tissue paper. For [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/12/the-ultimate-valentine-gift-for-the-sophisticated-spoilt-brat-a-moynat-tote-only-available-in-paris/Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:55:05 -0500For the Valentine of your dreams who has simply everything – buy a Moynat Quattro reversible tote bag. The major advantage being that it’s only available in Paris. And when the Fedex package arrives, she or he will be beyond impressed when ripping through the layers of tissue paper. For [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/08/celebrating-the-year-of-the-snake/
Celebrating The Year Of The SnakeHoriyoshi III 'snake' scarf &nbsp; What do Xi Jinping, Tony Blair, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz, John Malkovich and Oprah Winfrey share in common? They were born Water Snakes. A sign in Chinese astrology that is associated with insight, adventure and luck with finances. (Meanwhile, in western terms, Jinping et al will all [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/08/celebrating-the-year-of-the-snake/Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:18:26 -0500Horiyoshi III 'snake' scarf &nbsp; What do Xi Jinping, Tony Blair, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz, John Malkovich and Oprah Winfrey share in common? They were born Water Snakes. A sign in Chinese astrology that is associated with insight, adventure and luck with finances. (Meanwhile, in western terms, Jinping et al will all [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/07/jin-latest-and-authentic-japanese-culinary-escape/
Jin - Paris's Latest Japanese RestaurantBefore Jin Saint-Honoré opened this month, there was a buzz. The key words being ‘important Japanese chef’ and ‘first arrondissement.’ Being Paris, the names got a little forgotten in translation. There’s also a fact that Jin lacks a website. So the address is 6 rue de la Sourdière, 75001 and [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/07/jin-latest-and-authentic-japanese-culinary-escape/Thu, 7 Feb 2013 05:04:02 -0500Before Jin Saint-Honoré opened this month, there was a buzz. The key words being ‘important Japanese chef’ and ‘first arrondissement.’ Being Paris, the names got a little forgotten in translation. There’s also a fact that Jin lacks a website. So the address is 6 rue de la Sourdière, 75001 and [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/06/comme-des-garcons-and-hermes-an-instant-collectors-item/
Chic Collaboration - Comme des Garçons and Hermès Silk Squares equals Instant Collector's Items&#039;Cheval Surprise&#039; silk square from Comme des Carrés series. &nbsp; Hermès’s iconic orange box flaunting Comme des Garçons’s signature polkadots says it all. Two unlikely bedfellows – namely the French house of Hermès and Rei Kawabuko, the avantgarde Japanese designer – have come together and released six scarf designs. Referred to as [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/06/comme-des-garcons-and-hermes-an-instant-collectors-item/Wed, 6 Feb 2013 18:09:09 -0500&#039;Cheval Surprise&#039; silk square from Comme des Carrés series. &nbsp; Hermès’s iconic orange box flaunting Comme des Garçons’s signature polkadots says it all. Two unlikely bedfellows – namely the French house of Hermès and Rei Kawabuko, the avantgarde Japanese designer – have come together and released six scarf designs. Referred to as [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/06/paris-needs-posh-becks/
Why Paris Needs Posh BecksLove or loathe Victoria Beckham, she continues to fascinate. And with the recent announcement of David Beckham joining the Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) soccer club - he’s been nicknamed Spice Boy by the French - she’ll obviously be spending more time in the city of lights. Victoria Beckham (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In spite of [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/06/paris-needs-posh-becks/Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:45:33 -0500Love or loathe Victoria Beckham, she continues to fascinate. And with the recent announcement of David Beckham joining the Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) soccer club - he’s been nicknamed Spice Boy by the French - she’ll obviously be spending more time in the city of lights. Victoria Beckham (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In spite of [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/04/notre-dames-nine-new-bells/
Notre Dame's Nine New Bells Notre Dame de Paris (Photo credit: Peter Broster) &nbsp; The display of nine new bells at Notre Dame – the famous Gothic cathedral – is attracting more than its usual crowd of fervent Catholics and tourists. Schoolchildren of all religions are also being herded in to look at the impressive line-up of [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/04/notre-dames-nine-new-bells/Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:37:13 -0500 Notre Dame de Paris (Photo credit: Peter Broster) &nbsp; The display of nine new bells at Notre Dame – the famous Gothic cathedral – is attracting more than its usual crowd of fervent Catholics and tourists. Schoolchildren of all religions are also being herded in to look at the impressive line-up of [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/03/christian-louboutins-mens-shoes-nearing-25-of-sales/
Christian Louboutin's Men's Shoes Nearing 25% Of Company Sales Christian Louboutin by Alex Mils Due to his signature soles, Christian Louboutin is referred to as the ‘Red Menace’ by a rival shoe designer. With clients that range from Katy Perry to Michelle Obama, it’s no secret, Louboutin has cornered the women’s luxury footwear market with his unique designs steeped in [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/03/christian-louboutins-mens-shoes-nearing-25-of-sales/Sun, 3 Feb 2013 11:03:19 -0500 Christian Louboutin by Alex Mils Due to his signature soles, Christian Louboutin is referred to as the ‘Red Menace’ by a rival shoe designer. With clients that range from Katy Perry to Michelle Obama, it’s no secret, Louboutin has cornered the women’s luxury footwear market with his unique designs steeped in [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/02/edward-hopper-retrospective-open-247-at-grand-palais/
Edward Hopper retrospective open 24/7 at Grand Palais Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper is one of his best known works, Art Institute of Chicago &nbsp; Fancy viewing Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks at 3am tomorrow? Indeed, just call this weekend, the Edward Hopper marathon. Allowing a final chance to see the blockbuster, the Grand Palais Museum are opening their doors 24/7. It’s [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/02/02/edward-hopper-retrospective-open-247-at-grand-palais/Sat, 2 Feb 2013 02:12:40 -0500 Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper is one of his best known works, Art Institute of Chicago &nbsp; Fancy viewing Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks at 3am tomorrow? Indeed, just call this weekend, the Edward Hopper marathon. Allowing a final chance to see the blockbuster, the Grand Palais Museum are opening their doors 24/7. It’s [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/25/cameron-silver-couture-and-his-new-decades-book/
Cameron Silver - Couture and his new Decades bookParis’s Haute Couture collections have just passed along with the sudden flood of well-heeled international clients. Just as the brief season defines a moment to view intricate Savoir Faire via houses like Chanel, Dior, Giambattista Valli and Valentino, it also marks a terrific moment to launch a high quality item. [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/25/cameron-silver-couture-and-his-new-decades-book/Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:36:14 -0500Paris’s Haute Couture collections have just passed along with the sudden flood of well-heeled international clients. Just as the brief season defines a moment to view intricate Savoir Faire via houses like Chanel, Dior, Giambattista Valli and Valentino, it also marks a terrific moment to launch a high quality item. [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/20/berluti-launch/
Berluti Launch Forget Berluti being only known for its long, pointy shoes worn by the likes of the Duke of Windsor, Frank Sinatra and Andy Warhol. Thanks to Berluti’s designer Alessandro Sartori, get used to a high quality fashion house promising three-piece suits, stylish sporty outerwear, six-ply cashmeres and quilted leather blousons. [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/20/berluti-launch/Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:52:16 -0500 Forget Berluti being only known for its long, pointy shoes worn by the likes of the Duke of Windsor, Frank Sinatra and Andy Warhol. Thanks to Berluti’s designer Alessandro Sartori, get used to a high quality fashion house promising three-piece suits, stylish sporty outerwear, six-ply cashmeres and quilted leather blousons. [...]http://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/16/bhls-le-prix-saint-germain-paris/
Spotlight On Bernard Henri-Lévy's Le Prix Saint-Germain, Paris Paris bashing has become a favorite pastime in Europe. Whether it’s complaining about the growing expense of the ‘City of Lights’ – it’s no longer the cheap equivalent of London - or President François Holland’s decision to impose a 75% tax on high earners – causing an exodus to Brussels, [...]Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Contributorhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/natashafrasercavassoni/2013/01/16/bhls-le-prix-saint-germain-paris/Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:29:06 -0500 Paris bashing has become a favorite pastime in Europe. Whether it’s complaining about the growing expense of the ‘City of Lights’ – it’s no longer the cheap equivalent of London - or President François Holland’s decision to impose a 75% tax on high earners – causing an exodus to Brussels, [...]